Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, January I7lh, 1074 The newYolvo 144.


At £2195 it could be your shrewdest move this year.


The New Volvo 144 is at our showroom now. Come in and sec


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its competition. The facts speak for themselves. Did you know for example that the Volvo has been proved to be a longer lasting car? And that it depreciates more slowly than its competitors?


And this year, the 144 has been refined still further. There's a


device to warn you of exterior light failure. The fuel tank's been moved behind the back axle - out of harm's way. The bumpers are shock-absorbingto save you dents and expense. And these are just afewofthenewfeatures. Come in and take the


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V O L V O


CARE IS KEY WORD IN ECONOMY DRIVE


BY ALLAN HALSTEAD


varying according to the engine rating of a car and its design. Motoring below that speed — where driving conditions do not require caution—can be uneconomic, damaging to the engine and positively dangerous. To check my own impres­ sion of some people's reac­


tion to the new " go slow driving era, I consulted a local man who lias twice won awards in Live Mobil Economy Run, in which he achieved 50 per cent extra mileage per gallon above “ normal ’’ consumption. In addition to giving me a


IN THE vital campaign to economise on using petrol don t fall- into the trap that SLOW driving is necessarily the an sw e r There's on economic speed,


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experts, and information is


u s u a l ly available from dealers. After that the question of


saving fuel, and monev, falls into two sections—the preparation of tire car and driving technique.


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first-rate summary of the technique to achieve maxi­ mum economy, he passes on one overriding message: " In my opinion, driving for maximum fuel efficiency can be extremely dangerous, and at the least a nuisance lo other road users.


Good advice


fuel economy driving should only be contemplated when you are able to follow them without inconvenience to other road users." That is the advice of Mr


•• Recommendations fo r


Hebden's recommendations would apply to motoring regar'diess of whether petrol is rationed by coupon or price. And they do not detract from the mechanical performance of your car. For both economy and the


In the first section, Mr


in the cooling system—be­ cause. at slow speeds, the eno'ine operates better at the


slMitlv higher temperature, giving greater fuel efficiency. b If "you’ve succeeded with all this you should bo able


to push y°wr car fairly easily on a flat surface, free of road friction. The easier it


is ' for you, the easier for


the engine! Next comes tuning. I t is


essential the condenser should be in good condition. After 12,000 miles a new one (cost about 40p> is advisable.


Points should be checked and replaced if necessary. It is very important that


safety of yourself, your pas­ sengers and other road users, pay attention to car preparation, cither bv do-it- yourself means, if you have the skill, or professional attention at a reliable garage if you lack expertise. For a start, ensure that


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George Hebden. general manager of Burnley motor dealers Heb'den Bros., who was chairman of the former Burnley Courtesy Club ffor motorists* and twice -winner of the three-litre automatic class in the Mobil Economy


Run. Mr Hebden agreed that it


is not necessarily correct that the slower you drive Lhe less petrol you use. All cars have their indivi­


the " dwell angle ” is set at this stage. The points should close for as long as possible to give a hotter spark, so that the petrol mixture can be set slightly weaker. Then set the timing exactly to the manu­ facturer’s recommendation and tune the carburettor likewise. If you aren't an expert then get one (or pay one) to help.


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brakes are checked to cut out unwanted friction. Also check wheel balance and tracking which, if faulty, not only produce uneven tyr- wear (and tyres will become more expensive! but wifi also reduce friction to a minimum. Change to the lighter


respects can easily mean a loss of five miles per gallon on petrol consumption— that's 20 miles if you are one of the four-gallon refill


Any inaccuracies in these


drivers. You might squeeze a little


dual optimum e c o n om y speed, usually ranging be­ tween 30 and 45 m.p.h. This can be found by consulting road tests by motoring


winter oil, as recommended by the vehicle manufac­ turers. This will be in order in summer so long as you are driving at lower speeds. If the manufacturer quotes alternative tyre pres­ sures, run them as hard as is permissible. Fit a winter thermostat—


more out of your petrol if you can cut down wind resistance—even roof racks, mudshields and radiator muffs can be sacrificed when


not needed. Remember, even apart


from economy, your car will perform better if it is mechanically " spot on." Now you aro ready to


Tricks to save fuel, cash drivers, some are ■


extras. Train yourself to read the


■ crisis”


road well ahead, and don’t be a “ tail-end Charlie” reacting (you hope) rapidly to the car in front. Return the choke as soon


arrive at the top at as slow an economic speed os pos­ sible In top gear, and let the weight and momentum of the car build up on the other side.


Going uphill the aim Is to


as the engine won't stall. This is even more important now than ever. Train yourself to keep


Coasting


braking to a minimum. That doesn’t mean forget­ ting the brakes exist, emer­ gencies can come fast to the


most expert driver! If there is a “ hazard”


ahead try to ease the throttle back gently, for instance approaching traffic lights, so that you don’t actually have to stop if, the lights change in your favour and you preserve the momentum of the car. Maintaining momentum


ing is most economic. In the early days of


motoring drivers used to coast In neutral. Don’t do that now!


Even-speed, top-gear driv­


sidered, a driver Is not in proper control of the


vehicle.


tional case when a car is being moved without the engine power, remember that some cars have power- assisted brakes and steering and that modem cars have locking steering wh e e l s which require the ignition to be on. In this far from ideal


And even tn a most excep­


illegal to move a car tn neutral — otherwise how could a vehicle with a brokendown e n g in e be towed? But you can be sure that if


It may not be strictly


with a steady throttle (rather than pumping it) saves petrol. Where possible accelerate quite hard in top gear to build up a safe speed, then “ coast” if the circumstances permit.


change to lower gear ratios, until they can pass and resume a sensible speed. Generally speaking, less


powerful engines — up to about 1300cc. — don’t cruise well in top gear under 25 m.p.h., so maintaining 28 m.p.h. in a built-up area is m o s t economic — when traffic conditions permit. On unrestricted (up to 50


world there will be fax from Ideal drivers. Dess skilled motorists


m.p.h.) roads, economic speeds wifi be higher, up to at least 40 m.p.h. on reason­ ably level nms. That's quite a bit to think


should settle for careful driving, but NOT crawling at 25 m.p.h. on the " open road.” The country’s economy


you were Involved in any ac­ cident. and there was any evidence to prove that you were “ driving in neutral.” the authorities would con­ sider this as not driving in a proper manner. Driving s c h o o ls and


will be damaged far more by accident repairs or in­ juries — or even by causing other drivers to have to


about when you fill up at a petrol station. But remem­ ber to use the octane rating recommended by the manu­ facturer: don't drive beyond your capabilities; but don't dawdle to cause unnecessary hazards. There are already enough on our roads!


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examiners are very “ hot” on being in gear at all times; otherwise, it is con-


Expert advice to follow


JUST HOW MUCH petrol can an expert driver save by adopting fuel-economy tactics? As a practical test Mr George Hebden did a


start fuel-economy driving. Some of these tips are followed regularly by good


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careful check, with three cars of varied power, from his home near Padibam to his work at the firm’s Todmorden Road garage.


Padiham by-pass to the brow of the hill near Higham, then accelerated to 50 m.p.h. and coasted to Greenhead Lane. In gear to turn on to the road down to Barden, again accelerated to 50 and coasted down to the bend a t the


From Slade Lane he drove steadily along the


PETROL . . it’s begin ning to seem like liquid gold.


bottom. He then used minimum throttle up to the


canal bridge, drove steadily to the slope by the Prestige factory, where he managed another stretch of coasting before using the throttle to drive to the garage.


Barden Bridge, accelerating up Greenhead Lane and the by-pass to Higham; then coasting down to Slade Lane.


On the return he was able to coast down from


hard with the engine for only 64 miles. With a Mini he got 63 m.p.g., with a Marina


On th a t 10-mlle round trip he was pulling


45 m.p.g.. and with a Rover 3500 he got 31 m.p.g. But we stress once again—coasting was only


YOU’VE got I low the surfal when consil economy bec| pumping up tings petrol t | — there's mol just miles p |


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° Steering column block, * Full four (eater.


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